Monthly Archives: June 2010

Angiotensin receptor blockers | Cancer risk worth the benefit?

A new study has found that angiotensin receptor blockers - a type of heart drug - may increase cancer risk. Weigh both sides and READ ON...
Heart Monitor

Microsoft Xbox Kinect | Motion-controlled gaming goes hands free

The Microsoft Kinect gaming system has been announced - how does it work, what games will it have, and what is the price point? READ ON...
Kinect

Finding a cheaper protein | Cut your grocery budget down to size

Cutting down or cutting out meat just a few days a week can save hundreds of dollars in groceries every month. Here's what to replace it with.
Black-eyed peas

Payday loan APR Fees and How They Compare To Other Financing Rates

A fee of $32 on a $100 bounced check can have an APR as high as 2,336%. You would be surprised to see how other fees measure up.
A fee of $32 on a $100 bounced check can have an APR as high as 2,336%. You would be surprised to see how other fees measure up.

How to finance your home improvement projects

When it comes to knowing how to finance home improvement projects, it helps to realize that there are multiple options available. FIND OUT HOW…
Kitten

Low retail sales, rising consumer confidence calm volatile stocks

Weak retail sales contrasted with a rising consumer confidence report to narrow trading and reduce stock market volatility on Friday.
an electronic trading board at the phillipine stock market

Instant cash can remedy your urgent care bill

Everyone has been to an urgent care clinic. Learn how to get instant cash to help pay the clinic bill. There are options available for you...
Find a remedy to your urgent care bill with some instant cash today.

Installment Loans Online and How They Differ From The Average Payday Loan

One of the most liked features of installment loans is being able to pay them back over a much longer period of time then normal loans you may find locally.
One of the most liked features of installment loans is being able to pay them back over a much longer period of time then normal loans you may find locally.

Practical debt consolidation: personal installment loans online

Personal installment loans online are a practical solution for debt consolidation when overall monthly payments are lower with one payment.
a professional-looking woman taking a break from her laptop screen

Peer to peer lending confounds the SEC

Peer to peer lending is a new industry that is embroiled in a debate with the SEC. What is p2p lending, and how does it work? READ MORE ...
Money

Jones Act of 1920 hinders best response to gulf oil spill in 2010

The Jones Act, passed to protect U.S. shipping from foreign competition, is keeping advanced cleanup ships from helping with the BP oil spill.
an oil spill skimmer ship in port

The Ease and Convenience of Short Term Loans Needs To Be Managed In A Smart Way

It is not wise to go crazy with short term loans just because you can get them online with no credit checks, no collateral and without having to fax in tons of documents.
It is not wise to go crazy with short term loans just because you can get them online with no credit checks, no collateral and without having to fax in tons of documents.

T-Mobile free phone | All phones free on June 19

The T-Mobile Father's Day Sale seems to be that all phones - including smartphones - will be handed out free with a family plan. Is it true?
T-Mobile Free Phone

Personal Money Store makes it easy to get cash today

When you know you're going to have trouble making it until payday, delaying will only make the situation worse. Apply now to get cash today!
Getting cash today is easy with Personal Money Market.

Taste of Charlotte | Tasty food taken to the street

The Taste of Charlotte festival kicks off this weekend, and despite the initial cost, visiting the festival can be a great way to save money.
Taste of Charlotte

What You Need To Know To Keep From Getting Trapped By Cash Advance Addiction

Cash advances are not a long term financial fix for spending spree addictions. Using them should be done so responsibly and in a realistic manner.
Cash advances are not a long term financial fix for spending spree addictions. Using them should be done so responsibly and in a realistic manner.

Arthur Laffer predicts collapse when Bush tax cuts expire in 2010

Arthur Laffer erroneously compares the Obama tax plan to the Reagan era as he predicts economic collapse after Bush tax cuts expire in 2010.
a photo illustration with bernake, bush and greenspan

Arlington National Cemetery cannot keep bodies sorted

Administrators John Metzler and Thurman Higginbotham of Arlington National Cemetery have been fired due to mislabeled and doubled-up graves…
A solider playing "Taps" at Arlington National Cemetery during winter. There's scandal at Arlington National, where graves are apparently mislabeled and at least one grave was doubled up with bodies.

BP buys top oil spill search listings as BP stock price plummets

BP bought top oil spill search listings on Google, Bing and Yahoo in a bid to control information about the disaster as its stock plummets.
A screen shot of google home page

No Credit Check Personal Loans From The Comfort Of Home - A Good Thing or a Bad Thing?

Personal loans are so easy to get it worries some consumer groups. Like anything on the internet it pays to be informed before you pursue any online transactions.
Personal loans are so easy to get it worries some consumer groups. Like anything on the internet it pays to be informed before you pursue any online transactions.

Jimmy Johns offers one dollar customer appreciation subs

Sandwich shop Jimmy John's is offering $1 subs for a limited time in Illinois - but the story of this store is even more interesting. READ ON...
Jimmy John's

Payday loan alternatives are often more expensive

Many payday loan alternatives offered by banks and credit unions are just as – if not more – expensive than same day loans themselves…
a pile of pennies, nickels, dimes and quarters